Ernie Sabella
Biography
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
79
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-09-19 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Westchester, New York, USA
Acting
2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as Self2021
Show of Titles as "Man of La Mancha" Performer2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar as Pumbaa (voice)2016
Bakery in Brooklyn as Dave2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! as Pumbaa (voice)2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! as Pumbaa (voice)2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! as Pumbaa (voice)2010
Listen to Your Heart as Tony2009
The Good Wife as Murray2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty as Self (archive footage)2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! as Pumbaa (voice)2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! as Pumbaa (voice)2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa as Pumbaa2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! as Pumbaa (voice)2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! as Pumbaa (voice)2004
The Lion King 1½ as Pumbaa (voice)2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 as Pumbaa (voice)2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 as Pumbaa (voice)2004
Behind the Legend: Timon as Pumbaa (voice)2003
That's So Raven as Mr. Petracelli2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari as Pumbaa (voice)2001
Disney's House of Mouse as Pumbaa (voice)2001
Disney's House of Mouse as Pumbaa2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse as Pumbaa (voice)2000
Ed as Gary Swirdlock1999
Providence as Lou Keppler1998
Encore! Encore! as Not available1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride as Pumbaa (voice)1997
The Practice as Atty. Harland Bassett1997
MouseHunt as Maury1997
In & Out as Aldo Hooper1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa as Pumbaa (Voice)1996
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa as Pumbaa (Voice)1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa as Pumbaa (Voice)1995
Timon and Pumbaa as Pumbaa (voice)1995
Roommates as Stash1995
Stand By Me as Pumbaa (voice)1994
The Lion King as Pumbaa (voice)1994
Quiz Show as Car Salesman1992
Mad About You as Maurice1992
Just My Imagination as Arnold Mayer1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record as Himself / Harry the Horse1991
Going Under as The Mole1990
Faith as Stanley1989
Seinfeld as Naked Man1989
Coach as Ernie1989
Quantum Leap as Manny / Sancho Panza1989
Saved by the Bell as Leon Carosi1989
A Fine Romance as George Shipman1988
Murphy Brown as Julian1988
Fright Night Part 2 as Dr. Scott Harrison1987
Married... with Children as Mr. Pond1987
A Different World as Campus Policeman1987
Roxie as Vito Carteri1986
Perfect Strangers as Donald Twinkacetti1986
Sledge Hammer! as Not available1986
Tough Guys as Hotel Clerk1985
Copacabana as Sam Gropper1984
Punky Brewster as Not available1984
Hunter as Earnie1984
It's Your Move as Lou Donatelli1983
Hardcastle and McCormick as Clyde Whitley1982
Newhart as Not available1982
Cheers as Stan1982
St. Elsewhere as Patient1982
Cagney & Lacey as Not available1982
The New Odd Couple as Policeman1981
Hill Street Blues as Not available1981
Hill Street Blues as Paulie1980
The Robber Bridegroom as Big Harp1980
Little Johnny Jones as Sing Song1979
The Facts of Life as Not available1979
Knots Landing as Frank Edmunds1979
Broadway on Showtime as Big Harp1978
Diff'rent Strokes as Not available1976
Alice as Not available1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)1953
The Oscars as Self